Searches for this style increased 135% on Pinterest.
Find out why, plus how to bring this trend home.
With its impressive juxtapositions of history and technology, Japan makes a big impact on visitors, says Yoshida.
Credit:Getty Images / gremlin
For me, it’s just finding a connection, she says.
c’mon do not put a Japanese shoji screen into your housethat’s so 1980, he says.
It’s not about being literal, it is about interpreting the vision or the ethos behind them.
This seamless integration of nature into the living space is a hallmark of Japanese design.
Even a small plant arrangement can capture the essence of nature, she says.
Nature-Inspired Materials and Colors
Natural elements are also the foundation of the aesthetic.
She recommends light-colored hardwood flooring for a natural foundation and a floating Tatami mat as a rug.
Or incorporate rope and hemp, which Yoshida says can commonly be found in Shinto shrines.
Yakisugi is another traditional natural element in Japanese design.
Clean Lines
Japanese living rooms are characterized by clean lines and aminimalist approach, says Oda.
Historically, Japanese people sat directly on Tatami floors, and furniture was sparse or built-in, she says.
The result was open and uncluttered spaces.
To get the look, start by simplifying your living room.
Just remember to keep it simple and uncluttered.
It’s not filled with tchotchkes; youre not just buying art to fill a wall, says Yoshida.
If you have a box out, it’s because it has stuff in it.
Do not just buy things to decorate, says Yoshida.
And you don’t need to decorate with Japanese art prints or objects to achieve a Japanese-style living room.
This conscious consumption and intentional decorating is part of the core ethos of Japanese design, according to Yoshida.
Things dont need to be perfect.
They can look used.
They can feel aged, says Yoshida.
Get something antique over 100 years old, get something vintage.
Don’t get something new, he says.
Be interested in patina.
Be interested in age."
Tips for Embracing Japanese Style in Your Living Room
Japanese living room design is driven by intention.
Here’s some advice to help make your decorating choices international while still reflecting personal style.
Its not an in-your-face design.
But color does exist and it is very important.
Instead, Yoshida suggests subtle additions like floral arrangements and pillows to bring in that comfort element and uniqueness.
Lacquering a whole wall wouldnt make sense; a small component as an accent certainly would, says Yoshida.
“The purchasing you do should be for a lifetime, so you’re only getting it once.
Instead, practiceslow decorating, make sustainable choices, and opt for natural materials.
I’m not looking for some ersatz interpretation of a chair that looks so fake and so of-the-moment.
It should be timeless, he says.
Default to Nature
Whenever in doubt, go to nature, says Yoshida.
